Illinois lawmakers advance bill to create a statewide public defender’s office aimed at boosting resources and independence.

Sen. Emil Jones III defends his actions in bribery trial, testifying his intern hire was not tied to red-light camera bill.

Under the amended bill, student athletes would be able to obtain waivers for as many as two outside events per year, ...

Sen. Emil Jones III testifies in his federal bribery trial, defending actions tied to red-light camera bill and intern job.

FBI prepares to rest its case in Sen. Emil Jones III bribery trial, highlighting secret recordings, intern payments, and ...

Illinois lawmakers debate a bill to regulate mink farms, citing public health concerns while farmers fear industry shutdown.

FBI mole details bribery scheme in Sen. Emil Jones III’s trial, with secret recordings and intern job at center stage.

Sen. Emil Jones III’s bribery trial focuses on FBI-recorded conversations, intern payments, and alleged legislative favors.

Illinois Senate passes bills on cannabis searches, gun storage safety, and press protections for university public media.

A bill tightening homeschool rules stalls amid fierce opposition, edits, and a police probe into a death threat.

Illinois Senate advances police hiring reforms and recall bill in response to Sonya Massey’s 2024 shooting by a deputy.

Illinois House rejects bill expanding parole eligibility for youth offenders, despite prior reforms and debate.